Since November 26, Ajit Agarkar has been dedicated to domestic cricket in Ahmedabad, taking on a pivotal role as the chairman of selectors. This commitment comes in the wake of the Indian cricket team's disappointing 0-2 defeat against South Africa in the home Test series, raising questions about the selection committee's focus and methodology. Agarkar has been supervising Group D matches of the national T20 championship, which are being held across various locations, highlighting his intention to stay connected with grassroots cricket. The selection panel, under his leadership, has faced criticism for seemingly favoring international performances over domestic form in their selections of players. Critics point to decisions such as the selection of Sai Sudharsan and Nitish Reddy while significant omissions like Sarfaraz Khan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, and Karun Nair have sparked controversy and debate. Given that the selection process is a collaborative effort among Committee members, the majority of the criticism has been directed at Agarkar due to his frequent participation in international tours, which some perceive as disconnecting him from domestic cricket. It remains uncertain whether his current involvement in domestic matches is linked to any directives from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) following the Test team's poor performance. In recent days, he has been seen attending matches at the Narendra Modi Stadium to gain further insight into players' performances. Meanwhile, fellow selectors, including Pragyan Ojha, are preparing to travel with the Indian team for an upcoming three-match ODI series in South Africa, while others like SS Das, RP Singh, and Ajay Ratra are focusing on SMAT duties. The Test loss has sparked a broader conversation about the state of red-ball cricket in India, particularly the potential return of senior players who have distanced themselves from this format. While speculation exists about former captain Virat Kohli being approached regarding his future in Test cricket, no formal discussions have occurred yet. Additionally, the presence of franchise scouts at SMAT venues indicates a heightened interest in assessing talent ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction scheduled for December 16. Among those scouting are notable figures such as John Wright, who has a history of identifying talent for franchises and previously scouted for the Mumbai Indians. Other cricketing icons like Varun Aaron, Parthiv Patel, Kiran More, and Vijay Bharadwaj are also expected to be on the lookout for new talent in the ongoing cricket events.